Deputy Assistant Director (Executive Level)

This position will manage policy and ordinance development for the Department, including stakeholder engagement and implementation. In addition, this position is the Department’s point of contact for all legislative and other matters relating to the Mayor’s office of Government Relations. This position also manages the City of Houston’s Historic Preservation Program, providing direct supervision to the Historic Preservation Officer and a team of approximately 5 preservation planners.

You will provide leadership and/or participate on teams that support the Mayor’s vision for one complete city, including but not limited to the Complete Communities initiative. You will be a member of the Department’s senior leadership team and work closely with City staff and partner agencies. You will communicate complex planning programs, studies, and projects to a wide audience. You will regularly use your project management and leadership skills.

You should be creative and bring a new perspective to age-old problems. You are naturally curious and have a strong desire to learn and grow in your profession. You are detail-oriented and able to demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. You have experience working with the public/clients/team to resolve problems and have the ability to juggle multiple priorities.